Cold Ash
in West Berkshire of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
51.424 and -1.265 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 51° 25' 27" and W -1° 15' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:06 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:29 am and 8:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Delve into Cold Ash

Cold Ash in West Berkshire (England) with it's 2,224 habitants is a city located in United Kingdom about 49 mi (or 79 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Cold Ash is now 12:06 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports closer to Cold Ash, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RAF Benson in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is City of Bath in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Greenham, Newbury, Winterbourne, Upper Basildon and Farnborough. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 52 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 90%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

15°C (58 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

13°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BEST WESTERN West Grange Hotel

Address
2,6 mi
Coxs Lane
RG7 5UP Midgham
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree by Hilton Newbury North

Address
3,8 mi
M4 Junction 13 Oxford Road
RG20 8XY Chieveley,Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa

Address
3,0 mi
Oxford Road
RG14 3AG Donnington,Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 20:00
Weekend: closed


Newbury Town Centre South A339

Address
3,7 mi
PINCHINGTON LANE
RG14 7HL Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Royal Oak

Address
4,5 mi
The Square
RG18 0UF Yattendon
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Ye Olde Red Lion

Address
3,3 mi
Green Lane
RG20 8XB Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Chequers

Address
2,9 mi
Oxford Street 6
RG14 1JB Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hare and Hounds

Address
3,6 mi
Old Bath Road
RG14 1QL Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


The Bell at Boxford

Address
3,6 mi
Lambourn Road
RG20 8DD Newbury
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE NEWBURY LONDON ROAD

Address
2,7 mi
49 LONDON ROAD
RG14 1JN NEWBURY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bull's Lock

Bull's Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Newbury, Berkshire, England. Bull's Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m).

Located at 51.3971, -1.28413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Locks of Berkshire

Widmead Lock

Widmead Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, between Newbury and Thatcham, Berkshire, England. Widmead Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 3 ft 7 in (1.09 m).

Located at 51.3935, -1.27125 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Locks of Berkshire

Monkey Marsh Lock

Monkey Marsh Lock is a lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal, at Thatcham, Berkshire, England. Monkey Marsh Lock was built between 1718 and 1723 under the supervision of the engineer John Hore of Newbury. The canal is administered by British Waterways. The lock has a rise/fall of 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m). One of only two remaining working examples of turf sided locks on the canal (the other being Garston Lock), Monkey Marsh Lock is listed as an ancient monument by English Heritage

Located at 51.3924, -1.25115 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Locks on the Kennet and Avon Canal, Locks of Berkshire

Thatcham Reed Beds

Thatcham Reed Beds is a 66.9 hectare (165.3 acre) Site of Special Scientific Interest in the civil parish of Thatcham in the English county of Berkshire, notified in 1974. Located at grid reference SU507665, Thatcham Reed Beds is important nationally for its extensive reedbed, species rich alder woodland and fen habitats. The latter supports Desmoulin's whorl snail (Vertigo moulinsiana), which is of national and European importance.

Located at 51.3953, -1.27266 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kennet and Avon Canal, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Berkshire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest notified in 1974, West Berkshire, Nature centres in England, Visitor attractions in Berkshire, Protected areas of Berkshire, Thatcham

Curridge

Curridge is a village in the civil parish of Chieveley in the English county of Berkshire.

Located at 51.444, -1.292 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Berkshire, West Berkshire

Grimsbury Castle

Grimsbury Castle is an Iron Age "multiple enclosure" Hill Fort comprising a large circular encampment situated on a high hill. It is situated within Grimsbury Wood to the between Cold Ash and Hermitage, in the county of Berkshire

Located at 51.4473, -1.26604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hill forts in Berkshire, West Berkshire, Iron Age sites in England

St Mary's Church, Thatcham

The St Mary's Church is a Church of England parish church at Thatcham in the English county of Berkshire. The church, is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Located at 51.4017, -1.25911 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Church of England churches in Berkshire, Norman architecture, Grade II listed buildings in Berkshire, Grade II listed churches, Thatcham, Diocese of Oxford

The Nature Discovery Centre

The Nature Discovery Centre is a nature centre in the town of Thatcham in the county of Berkshire in England. It is situated at Thatcham Lake, a flooded gravel quarry near to the Thatcham Reed Beds. The Nature Discovery Centre opened in 1995 and currently attracts over 75,000 visitors each year. A further estimated 75,000 visitors use the surrounding site for recreational activities throughout the year. There are a number of paths, a wooden sculpture trail and bird hide.

Located at 51.4, -1.27382 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Kennet and Avon Canal, Nature centres in England, Nature reserves in Berkshire, Visitor attractions in Berkshire, Protected areas of Berkshire, West Berkshire, Thatcham

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Chieveley: M4 J13, Chieveley (source)

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Cold Ash